Overview & Reviews

The Windstar now has standard power-adjustable pedals and an optional rear-seat video entertainment center. There's also a new trim level called the Limited. Available midyear 2000, it will contain more standard features than the previously top-line SEL.

• Top-flight safety equipment and ratings, plenty of interior features and options, sonar backup warning system.

• Floaty ride, restricted legroom for second- and third-row passengers, noisy engine.

User Reviews:

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  Whatever - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Familyman - June 3 - 1:58 am

  Has 80,000mi now. Owned since it had 35,000. A lifter spring broke at idle in a drive through at about 45,000. Gets 13.6mpg in town. Paint flaking off and cracking on its own, terrible. Had the recalls fixed. Both auto front door locks need a new actuator. Engine was pinging with eng light on so had to have intake pulled and cleaned due to clogged egr passages thanks to poor valve cover design in which I also had to buy the new type. Rear side defogger quit working. Interior lights used to come on on thier own. Replaced rear shocks. For the money I cant complain as all vehicles have their problems. Who knows what the previous owners put it through. Id still drive it cross country if need be.

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  Not bad - could be better - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Howard - May 21 - 1:46 pm

  Bought this car used in 2001. Have had only minor repair issues. Engine is powerful even when fully loaded and has been flawless. Great for hauling people, not stuff. Back seats dont fold down for additional storage room. They just sit there like lumps on a log. Not the nimblest at handling either.

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  Great family van - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Sherri - May 9 - 10:00 am

  I love my mini. I have owned it for over two years now and have never experienced any problems. I love to pack my family in for fun times. Its roomy hatch area is great for groceries. I find it great on gas and quite reliable. A good choice.

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  2000 Windstar SEL - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By nystockpicker - April 26 - 2:00 am

  Great vehicle overall...Poor gas mileage.

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  Never buy a Ford! - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Disgusted - April 17 - 3:54 pm

  Nice vehicle in terms of looks, comfort, safety and driveability. But it has been costly to maintain. Needed new tie rods, intake manifold developed a leak, new rotors, AC/heater control failed, blown head gasket. Over $8000 in repairs with 66000 miles. I have owned three Fords and all had major mechanical problems. Thats three strikes in my book. I will never buy another Ford. I looked at an Odyssey but wanted to buy American. Its a national disgrace that they cant build a better vehicle.

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  honesty. - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Shayne - December 31 - 10:00 am

  I like my Ford Windstar, however we have had nothing but minor problems with this or that since the get go... over all i would have to say that these problems have been quite... frustrating... Ford should pay more attention to the details.

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  Good van for the money... - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Calc - May 14 - 2:00 am

  Our Windstar LX with 37K miles is comfortable, has a strong engine (but alittle noisy), and has great crash test scores. Some people seem to have reliabilty problems, but so far the only thing to go wrong for us was a tie rod end in the front suspension. I would recommend this van to people on a budget looking for a good safe ride for there family. Also good for towing. If money is no object and you dont mind quirky styling, get the Honda Odyssey.

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  comfortable, yet unreliable. - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By Roman - April 19 - 4:25 pm

  Well, I bought this car with 75K on it and put 6000 miles on it within 3 months. When I bought it I didnt know that transmission slips @ 65-75 m/hr. I had to push gas and the problem seemed to go away, then it would do this again (probably transmission, I dont know). Also EGR censor went bad - another $75, easy to change though. Engine is strong, yet seemed to leak some oil, very little. Overall its a very comfortable ride, dual air, dual sliding doors, tinted windows, alloy wheels, exterior design is pretty good for that year. I wish they could improve the quality, other than that its an ok experience. Quality Ford, when you improve the quality?

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  Steady Vehicle - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By oldcrewjock - April 16 - 7:51 pm

  Generally a good vehicle, however there have been nagging issues. There was an issue with the steering column (fluid leak), the cruise control went out a 80K miles. It is a bit of a gas pig (17.5 town/21 hwy), now that gas is over $2.00/gal it is the last of the three I own to be used. The ability to switch climate control to rear is a nice feature. Used to tow a large pop-up camper- performed well. Lots of power, though could have more low end torque. Transmission tends to be a little clunky.

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  Windstar - 2000 Ford Windstar
  By tshffr - March 2 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive with plenty of interior room for short or long trips.